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Royal Oak, Ripon

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Operator: Timothy Taylor
36 Kirkgate, Ripon, HG4 1PB (View on Google Map)
(01765) 602284
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Housed in an 18th Century coaching inn, beautifully renovated in a modern idiom, in the centre of historic Ripon between the cathedral and the Market Square. Timothy Taylor's most northerly tied house, the Royal Oak serves a top quality range of the brewery's beers alongside one other pale from another Yorkshire brewery. Separated into relaxed dining areas with log burning stoves and comfortable seating, with a first class locally sourced menu. Accommodation is available in six stylish and comfortable bedrooms including a hearty English breakfast. At the Obelisk in the nearby Market Square at 9pm every night the Ripon Hornblower sets the night watch as has happened each night for 1,000 years.

NB. This pub does not currently display pricing information for its cask ales, though it has agreed to do so from 1st August 2025. Meantime you may wish to check prices at the bar before ordering. Note also that this pub charges a premium on the price of half pints.

Historic Interest

18th Century coaching inn, Grade II listed

Information for this venue is provided by the Harrogate & Ripon Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Harrogate District (B)
Last updated
11/07/2025
Last surveyed
18/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Timothy Taylor
Pub ID
HAR/7665
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - Midnight
Saturday
8:00am - Midnight
Sunday
8:00am - 10:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 5 times
Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 5 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Knowle Spring Pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring Session Blond Ale • 4.2% Spotted 5 times
Knowle Spring Pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Knowle Spring

Session Blond Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Northern Monk - A Little Faith
Northern Monk - A Little Faith Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted once
Northern Monk - A Little Faith
Northern Monk - A Little Faith

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago
Changing

Usually at least two seasonal Taylor's beers are also served

Changing beers typically include: Ossett - White Rat , Saltaire (varies) , Timothy Taylor (seasonal)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Terraced patio
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
front bar only
Accommodation Accommodation
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes

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